Senior Manager, R&D - Pod Lead

Job description

• Ability to translate fuzzy ideas into technical plans and developing testable hypotheses
• Ability to manage complex workflows with multiple internal and external partners
• Lead iterative product/pack/process development from early prototyping to scalable plant trials
• Lead rapid experimentation to validate assumptions and refine product features
• Provide guidance to scale up products from bench to plant trials to test market launches
• Lead technical team to scale product for test market launch and associated in-market validation (feasibility tests, specifications, supply chain) Embrace Agile WOW, provide feedback on innovation process
• Guide the team on feasibility, product/packaging development, processing, quality, safety, operations, and regulatory requirements.
• Generate and execute IP strategies to deliver technically advantaged product solutions
• Influence functional partners in Procurement, Legal, Quality and Operations to evolve ways of working
• Lead product and package developer support on project tasks and innovation process Champion Agile methodologies and mentor teammates on technical skills
• Understand stage gate process and commercialization process and how to adapt Agile methodologies to existing processes BS or MS in Chemical Engineering, Biological Engineering, Packaging Engineering / Science, Materials Engineering, Food Science, Food Engineering, Consumer Science, or related field Minimum
• 8 years of relevant experience with a Bachelor's or 7 years of relevant experience with Master's or 6 years of relevant experience with PhD Extensive experience in successfully commercializing products end-to-end in the food or consumer products industry Can influence stakeholders and evolve processes through strong collaboration skills Is excited by quick-paced environments and continuous learning Naturally curious and creative, eager to explore alternative solutions Empathetic and consumer focused Experience in translating ambiguity into a concrete plan Brings an entrepreneurial spirit and growth mindset Exposure, implemented or led Agile ways of working and strategy Enjoys mentoring junior scientists through hands-on work experience and collaboration